Australian batting maestro Steve Smith on Friday roared back to form with his 27th Test century in the ongoing third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

'Will keep a few people quiet': Steve Smith shuts down critics with 27th Test century

The Day 2 of the ongoing third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed some breathtaking display of cricket from both the sides. While Australia, batting first, got to a great position after a fine century from talisman Steve Smith, Indians bounced back strong with a solid opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as they day ended in balance.

Sydney Test: Smith's 27th Test ton, Gill's class steal thunders as Day 2 ends in balance

India mounted a positive reply after Steve Smith's unbeaten ton and Maxwell's maiden century powered Australia to 451 runs

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